J-List: A Compilation of EMS/Fire/Management Online Training

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EMS1: Everything you wanted to know about capnography and were afraid to ask

Have you ever wondered, “Is my ET tube in the right place?” “Are those really epigastric sounds or just the sound of the engine?” “Is there a way to continually monitor my patient’s condition without taking vital signs every minute?” In this webinar, we have a panel of experts who engage in a lively discussion on why and how we use capnography as a tool for early detection and early intervention of patient conditions which may compromise metabolism, perfusion and ventilation.

EMS1: Remember 2 Things: Bleeding control

In this episode, Steve Whitehead discusses two tools EMS providers should be ready to deploy at all times to control bleeding in patients.

FIREHOUSE: The Perfect Storm: Preventing Operational Catastrophe

With the ever changing roles in fire and emergency services there are many opportunities for our organizations to shine. Just as importantly, there are as many opportunities for our organizations to suffer the ramifications of poor decisions. Often after a negative event, organizations realize that there were red flags that were either ignored or missed which contributed to the development of “The Perfect Storm." This program discusses common red flags and situations that must be addressed and corrected to keep firefighters safe. From morale issues to safety concerns, equipment failures to changing standard operating procedures, the process of forecasting what could happen in the future is the same. Students will learn effective ways to manage the risks and create a culture of change whether they are a probationary member or the chief.

Harvard Business Review Podcast: The Challenges (and Triumphs) of a Young Manager

Julie Zhuo, Facebook’s VP of product design, started at the company as its first intern and became a manager at the age of 25. Like many first-time bosses, she made many missteps and acted how she thought managers were supposed to act. Eventually, she grew to find joy in the role and today she leads hundreds of people. She says that becoming a great manager also helps you know yourself better. Zhuo is the author of the book The Making of a Manager: What to Do When Everyone Looks to You.

IAFC: Performance Evaluation Hell

Hosted by Cassi L. Fields, PhD., vice president of ESCI Human Capital Division, Performance Evaluation Hell, will discuss why we use evaluations, why evaluations fail and how to fix them.

JEMS: ECG Consult

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JEMS: When one Patient Turns into Two! – Simulation for Field Deliveries

A careful curriculum design process can help to ensure positive outcomes when providers care for obstetric patients who deliver in the field. In this JEMS webcast, Paul Phrampus, MD, will present various education strategies, objectives and equipment types, allowing you to create a successful program for knowledge, skills and attitudes surrounding the assessment and management of both mom and baby after a field delivery.

Journeyman Firefighter Podcast: Episode 7 – Chief Mike Benadum

In Episode 7, Andrew and Grant talk with Chief Mike Benadum of Toledo Fire about the events of the fire at 528 Magnolia St in 2014 that resulted in the LODD of two Toledo firefighters.

Leadership Under Fire: 2019 Summer Recap with Patti Murphy

This summer, we took a hiatus from publishing new episodes. But thanks to the brief pause, the Leadership Under Fire team accomplished a lot! In this episode, listeners are brought up to speed and get a glimpse of what’s to come including: access to the 2019 Digital Summit package and a two-part series remembering the life and legacy of FDNY Captain John Vigiano.

Modern Fire Behavior: Survivability Profiling by Robin Zevotek

Youtube: Body language, the power is in the palm of your hands | Allan Pease |

Reading Material:

Awakening the Sleeping Giant by Curt Weldon

From Values to Action by Harry Kraemer

Rube’s Rules for Survival by Dennis Rubin

Interrogation of the Fire Service by Akwasi Maru

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Vehicle Extrication with Brock Archer

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Today: Fire Engineering: Webcast – Trusted Voices: Inspections

Today, Thursday, September 12, 2019 at 1:00 EDT

Department-wide inspections, division inspections, quarterly inspections, weekly or daily inspections...all are part of the fabric of the fire service. Capture of these inspections can be critical when it comes to readiness and helping to anticipate changes or trends in a function or area. In this lively conversation, several active members from all different services from the FDNY to small volunteer departments share insight, history, and relevance of the inspection as a tradition, function, and, in some cases, legally mandated activity.

NFPA: Not every hero wears a cape Plan and Practice your escape Fire Prevention Week 2019

Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at 12:30 EDT

How do you define a hero?Is it a person who is courageous and performs good deeds? Someone who comes to the aid of others, even at personal risk? A hero can be all of those things. A hero can also be someone who takes small, but important actions to keep themselves and those around them safe from fire. When it comes to fire safety, maybe you’re already a hero in your household or community. If not, maybe you’re feeling inspired to become one. Join NFPA Public Education Specialists Meredith Hawes and Kelly Ransdell for a 1-hour webinar as they share this year’s Fire Prevention Week theme and invite special guests Leighann Morris, mom of Brex, her 6-year-old son who lost his life in a home fire in 2016, and Rachel K. Moreno, Outreach Coordinator and Public Information Officer for Harris County Fire Marshal’s Office in Texas. Each presenter will share their knowledge and experiences around both Fire Prevention Week and home escape planning to help make your 2019 Fire Prevention Week the best it can be.

JEMS: Revolutionizing Cardiac Arrest Survival is All About Cheating Time

Thursday, September 19, 2019 at 1:00 EDT

When it comes to revolutionizing cardiac arrest, time is the enemy. While preventing cardiac arrest is the ultimate goal, we have reached an impenetrable wall preventing breakthrough improvements in survival from out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. Join Dr. Joseph Ornato as he discusses the next steps in disruptive rescue solutions.

Fire Engineering: Webcast – SCBA Bootcamp: A Firefighters Survival School

Thursday, September 19, 2019 at 3:00 EDT

Instructors from vastly different areas of the United States and Canada have combined their best practices of contemporary air management with the “Lost Art of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Survival Techniques.” This course encompasses a variety of principles and practices for all experience levels of firefighters. Fire does not discriminate: It will kill an unprepared firefighter in an instant. This program illustrates the training needs of firefighters and provides multiple skills, maximizing the potential to keep them alive.

FIREHOUSE: What Fire Service Data is Telling Us This Year

Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at 2:00 EST

Data and effective analysis in the fire service have the potential to reduce community risk, improve responder safety, and ultimately, transform fire departments. That’s why ESO wants to do their part to make more data accessible to everyone.

Based on more than 600,000 calls from across the US, the 2019 ESO Fire Trends Report propels that conversation and makes nationwide data available to everyone. From the smallest volunteer department to a professional department serving a major metropolitan area, fire department leaders can use the data in this Report to answer questions such as:

What is the breakdown for types of calls are we responding to?

Which building types are showing most civilian injury and/or death?

What is the fire loss per property type?

How well are sprinklers and smoke detectors reducing civilian injury/death?

The purpose of this Report is to help fire departments identify which areas are in alignment and which areas represent an opportunity for further evaluation or improvement.

NFPA: WUI-NITY: a platform for the simulation of wildland-urban interface fire evacuation

Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at 12:30 EST

The WUI-NITY project aims at developing an integrated software platform for the simulation of wildland-urban interface (WUI) evacuation scenarios that can be used both before an incident for planning and during an incident to inform decisions. The primary application of this platform is the ability to generate dynamic vulnerability maps from coupled fire, pedestrian, and traffic submodels.

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